XMedia Recode is an audio/video converter for most popular formats and includes handy profiles for popular mobile/tablet devices such as iPod, iPhone, Samsung, SonyEricsson, Zune, PSP, Blackberry, LG etc. These profiles include file format, screen size and other details chosen specifically for a given player.

Functional in 64-bit. Format support includes 3GP, DVD, AVI, MP4, WMV, ASF and many more.

Note: This program may or may not be in compliance with one or more licenses.

Does this really work or it still has problems even for simple transcoding? I was interested after seeing its wide varieties of options for reencoding, but the last version I used the last year was terrible; it produced an output that was a clip (not the entire video), of horrendous quality, and not even in accordance with the specs that I selected. Weird!

I deleted all the files and folders for XMedia Recode (including the one in %AppData\Roaming) and upgraded from 3.1.8.7 to 3.1.8.8. When I ran the program and rechecked there was no folder in Roaming this time. Strange.

Mark-B posted (http://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=1443#comment23317) a link to digital-digest.com, where previous versions could supposedly be downloaded, but the earliest version there is v3.1.3.7 (December 2012), while the latest v2.x.x.x listed is the much earlier v2.3.3.3 (May 2011).

Any further download links appreciated... ?:)

v3.1.7.9

Iru2012-11-02 16:49

It become laggy and crash lots of time. I cant be sure which version it start but both 3.1.1.8 and latest 3.1.3.0 just didnt work well for me ;|1. Lag and crash lots of time.2. Consume most of the CPU up to 80% even when there is no jobs or encoding take place3. 30sec standard 480p video will take around 50minutes to complete (flv to xvid)4. WARNING!!! Changing CPU priority from defaults "Below Normal" to "High" and "Real Time" will HANG your PC to DEATH :(

v3.1.3.0

Teh2012-10-24 08:50

Just tested with XMedia Recode (3.1.3.0) for first time, I got to say it is faster then latest nightly build HandBrake (5026 svn), for the same exact video it took around 15mins to encode with handbrake while with XMedia Recode only takes 7mins.

2 things I would like to say however. Firstly, I would prefer there is option with XMedia Recode for saving our custom settings like handbrake so there is no need to keep tweaking the thing just simply pick the option you tweaked, another is I noticed Constant Quality RF 22.5 for handbrake is around 155mb mkv out of 350mb avi file but it needs to be Constant Quality RF 25 to get 160mb. CQ RF 25 isn't as good as 22.5. As a casual reencoder not a professional, I would say quality difference to me for getting into 150-169mb range handbrake's version looks better.

Another video converter which is supposed to be portable:"TEncoder is a multithreaded video and audio converter that uses MEncoder, MPlayer and FFMpeg. It can convert almost every video and audio type to each other. Subtitles with same name as video can be hard-coded into video. Up to 8 simultaneous encoders can be run so encoding time decreases. You can select between multiple audio and subtitle tracks. Extracting video or audio content is possible. Edit subtitle and audio delays and part of video that will be encoded. Effects like deinterlacing can be applied to videos."

Yes, Mark-B is right, XMedia Recode version 3.1.0.9 fails to load. In fact I have never experienced any promlems with previous releases of XMedia Recode.

V3.1.0.9

Mark-B2012-06-10 14:35

XMedia Recode V3.1.0.9 won't run, but crashes immediately, on my XP system, the previous version crashed when I tried to alter the resolution, the one before that... etc. This author keeps churning out new versions of his FFmpeg front-end with serious bugs. He should test his software before releasing it. I now use Avanti GUI:http://avanti.arrozcru.org/

The extra step of "Add Job" isn't totally intuitive, but I understand why its there (for batch work). Today I was able to decode a very odd format audio file into WAV format that saved me a lot of time and trouble. Very glad I had this on my machine.

'Download' was linked to a version dependent filename.I have corrected/updated to link to the download page.

V3.0.0.5

bajaatan2011-07-08 11:52

Link is pointing to XMediaRecode3002.zip, not XMediaRecode3005.zip

V3.0.0.5

MarkB2011-05-22 13:21

It looks like the bugs have been fixed. The program did not crash during conversions with colour corrections. I would strongly advise the author(s) the test new builds more thoroughly. I don't need new releases monthly and prefer less frequent updates with fewer bugs.

V2.3.3.3

Goran2011-05-15 16:53

@MarkB Mark, you are apsolutely right. Still best encoder is Avidemux.

V2.3.2.9

MarkB2011-05-15 16:22

Well, it still crashes, but now during conversions after a colour correction has been carried out.

V2.3.2.9

MarkB2011-05-15 16:15

2.3.2.8 has other bugs which apparently were fixed in 2.3.2.9. Perhaps the guy should try the new versions first before releasing them.

V2.3.2.9

MarkB2011-05-12 13:52

The bug mentioned by Shodan, Peter and me (program crashes when closed) has been fixed in v.2.3.2.8.

@Shodan and @Peter. I went back to the previous version, which is OK, but may try to find out which component causes the crash. It must be the updated ffmpeg, x264 codec, or both.

V2.3.2.5

Peter2011-05-09 12:38

Yes, the program crashes bei Closing.

V2.3.2.5

Shodan2011-05-09 10:58

The latest portable version - V2.3.2.5 - crashes when closed. I am unable to contact the author to report this bug.

V2.3.2.5

MarkB2011-04-10 14:11

A very good program indeed. But please note that some knowledge about digital media formats is always necessary when you use software like this one. Wikipedia is a reasonable starting point.XMedia Recode is better as a video converter than as an audio converter imho.

Release: 2.2.9.7 - 2.3.0.4 - Have edited files by shortening them, i.e.: split them into separate files. The From and To time range is not 100% accurate experienced time to be off by 10 to 20 seconds. Have noticed that some times it works but mostly does not (hit and miss).

Update to the issue highlighted above (ie, multiple videos in job list not being completely converted).

It turns out that if you select/highlight a single video from your list and click 'add to job list' and do this for each video (select/highlight, addJob), then the Job List will capture the correct information (total video time).

If you highlight all videos loaded and select 'add to job list' so that multiple videos are added to jobList, then the program often captures the total time of a single video and applies that to all the videos.

So if you have a bunch of videos you want to convert with version 2.2.9.7, select them individually, adding to jobList individually.

WARNING: I'm not certain how the previous versions handled multiple files (job list) but I'm working with version 2.2.9.7 and it fails to convert the complete video on many jobs I've given it. Here's what happens...

When loading a few videos for batch conversion, the program analyzes the selected files and you'll see specs for each video listed (including START and END times = duration). When the list gets highlighted and added to the JOB list, you'll see the duration shortened. It seems to take the duration of one of the videos (let's say 11 minutes) and force that duration on all other videos (even if the other videos are an hour long).

It doesn't happen all the time but often enough in my testing when loading and placing in the job list. Basically whatever appears on the job list (duration, conversion type, etc) is what you're going to get at the end.

Another, smaller issue is the CPU usage which is always at 100% even when CPU Priority is set to the lower levels. So this thing runs "hot" vs other Video Converters I've used.

Despite these short-comings, I really like this application. If you're converting a single video at a time - I would recommend the latest version. If you're doing multiple (batch conversions), keep an eye on duration before deleting any originals.

Brad2010-11-07 15:09

Color Correction, Deblocking, and Noise filters don't work on version 2.2.8.3.

@Frank...That's exatly what XMediaRecode is .. everything in one package.

Frank2010-09-01 00:25

I want to use a portable encoder but something with codecs already included. I know Super(C) and MediaCoder have internal codecs thanks to Mencoder is Xmedia recode the same. I have problems with the portable apps versions of Super(c) and MediaCoder.

Would appreciate any info.

TT2010-08-27 17:42

Let's see... Truly portable, with no registry changes, no logs or histories, etc.? Check. Works well with 1024x600 Netbooks? Check. Compact and UPX-able? Check. Option to automatically output to source folder? Check. Can convert from/to just about anything? Check. .. It doesn't get much better than this. Thanks for the great app!

MC2010-08-20 00:38

The new version 2.2.5.8 no longer writes in my AppData folder on my Windows Vista. Seems it is corrected now, at least on my Windows Vista.

Lemoir2010-08-18 18:22

It will only write the settings to an INI file in the program folder if there is already such a file with the line Portable=1. The zip archive has a mall INI file with that line.

Hans2010-08-18 13:07

The new version 2258 writes the ini-file in the application folder again, you must do nothing.

GBJ2010-08-18 10:01

Putting 'Portable=1' in the INI file and moving it to the app's folder WORKS! You may then delete the XMedia Recode folder under AppData\Roaming in your User folder, making this great app TRULY portable.

pj2010-08-17 18:02

I tried to see if the "portable=1" in the ini file in the XmediaRecode directory works or not. Unfortunately, in 2.2.5.3, it still writes the ini file in %APPDATA% on Windows 7.

Hans2010-08-17 14:49

Thank you, Lemoir, I will proof it.

Lemoir2010-08-17 13:13

Hans, what are you talking about? Of course I checked it.You must have an XMediaRecode.INI file with Portable=1 in the Prefences in the XMediaRecode program folder. The program will write preferences and other settings to that file.

Hans2010-08-17 10:09

Lemoir, you did not check the problem.

Lemoir2010-08-17 09:52

You must have Portable=1 in the INI file.

MarK20102010-08-16 21:21

V. 2.2.5.8 writes XMediaRecode.ini to the Application Data folder. So the program is not portable!

MC2010-08-14 03:42

TT is correct, the 2.2.5.3 version does write to the AppData folder. I am using Windows Vista. So this is no longer stealth.

TT2010-08-05 12:31

2.2.5.3 now now works with WinXP-sp1. Problem now is it write settings to C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\XMedia Recode, not the app directory. And the GUI 'almost' fits on a 1024x600 netbook. 2.2.4.7 is still works best overall.

TT2010-07-11 22:34

Error message with WinXP-sp1...

The application failed to initialize properly. (0x000012d). Click on OK to terminate the application.

No problem with earlier version.

RobertAdT2010-06-29 14:36

When all else fail, this app save my day.It's the best app there is.

spchtr2010-06-17 10:17

Theora encoder for V 2.2.3.9 does not appear to work in Vista32. Not sure how to post to the author's web page and let them know.

Onesimus Prime2010-05-26 21:47

Upon first run, this program now auto-detects the system language, so it should match whatever your computer is set for. You can, of course, force it to always use your language of choice. Oh, and "automatically check for updates" comes enabled by default, FYI...

CincyDave2010-05-19 16:15

I'll add my support behind this product. I've been using XMediaRecode for several months now to convert numerous flv files recorded from the web to dvd (avi) format. Also, I've edited the files by shortening some of them and enhancing their color saturation. This program has worked flawlessly.

GrzegorzK2010-05-17 12:02

Great software. Comparable or even better than commercialcial ones/

Shodan2010-05-13 11:48

I've tried several recoders, both free and shareware, and this is the one I have settled on. Does everything I want and need and it's free. What else can you ask for ?

Alexander Nalunin2010-04-13 23:36

This one simply ROCKS! Nothing more to say. I just killed commercial product I was using before and requested a money-back. XMedia Recorde is much much better than everything I tried before

Breeeeezzzzze2010-02-21 19:39

The current version is the best encoder I have found for IPhone. Quickly converts even files that Handbrake choked on. Plus it's portable. Has all the features I need and more. Very happy to have it on all the pcs I use.

Breeeeezzzzze2010-02-18 13:00

The profiles drop-box only has "custom" for me, using either the portable or full versions.

noaven2010-02-10 15:55

my friends here you say that this program is Free for non-commercial use but i think is full freeware (just check the official site)

Tala2010-01-07 11:15

You can't go wrong grabbing this gem. I've tried quite a few but can't go past this. Lack of English help files might hinder some a little but well and truly worth the effort.Thanks to the author.

Does anyone know if this program supports command-line options? I would like to integrate it with FreeCommander to perform automatic conversions on a file.

If not, at least it supports passing a file name, which adds the file to the list. From there it's very easy to do the conversion I want.

Andrew.A2009-12-14 04:19

This is absolutely the best convertor I used this days. It is fast (about 80 FPS on my poor PIV machine), it has simple interface. It can crop/resize/denoise videos. And it is absolutely portable and has a small footprint.I recommend it!

Fengzj2009-11-29 00:11

It still leaves configuration settings in Users/.../AppData/Local/ folder in Windows 7.

clitoral hoodlum2009-07-23 23:51

Absolutely the best converter I have found! Beats the commercial ones, as well!

Tony2009-01-24 16:11

Full of bugs ....

south282008-10-06 17:00

Of all the different video converter programs I've used, this is by far the easiest one to use and manipulate and the resultant video files have been more than satisfactory. It is the only one that managed to convert a couple of stubborn files that other programs kept leaving the video and audio out of sync no matter what I tried.